Characterization of Membrane Currents in Pulmonary Neuroepithelial Bodies: Hypoxia-Sensitive Airway Chemoreceptors

Neuroepithelial bodies (NEB) are composed of clusters of innervated amine and peptide containing cells located within the airway epithelium of human and animal lungs (Fig. 1A). Because of their location, direct studies on NEB are difficult, and their precise function has remained a mystery. NEB are most numerous during the perinatal period and they may play an important role in the transition from intrauterine to post-natal life. Based on …